Head Cook & Kitchen Lead — School Lunches

taherjobs; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Free daily lunch

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our culinary team in a school dining environment. You will lead a small kitchen, prepare items from standardized recipes, and ensure meals meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory, and upholding HACCP and USDA guidelines to provide timely, nutritious meals for students and staff. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a school food service setting preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Able to follow supervisors' direction and lead a small team.
• Strong communication with employees and client.
• Able to follow spoken and written directions.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and use time efficiently.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Maintain confidentiality with student, staff, parent information.
• ServSafe Certificate preferred.
• Criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food through standardized recipes.
• Ensuring all meals meet quality standards, are correctly prepared and within acceptable time limits.
• Monitors and directs food service staff and subs in the preparation, set up, and serving of all meals.
• Prepares and cooks all menu items needed for regular and a la carte lines.
• Lead a small staff and provide clear direction and training.
• Checks on all equipment, monitors temperatures of refrigeration and freezer units.
• Effectively utilizes food leftovers per standards.
• Managing ordering, receiving, storing and inventory control of all perishable products following HACCP standards.
• Reinforcing USDA regulations.
• Conducting cost control analysis while monitoring product and menu costs.
• Controlling waste and effectively managing cost and budget performance.
• Establishing monthly food and labor cost goals.
• Promotes nutrition education in school and community.
• Using time management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other duties as requested by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team supervision

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Follow directions

Education

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Head Cook to join our culinary team in a school dining environment. You will lead a small kitchen, prepare items from standardized recipes, and ensure meals meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing inventory, and upholding HACCP and USDA guidelines to provide timely, nutritious meals for students and staff. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.